HOMEPAGE





























WELCOME TO COLIN CAMPBELL'S GARDEN

Hi folks and welcome to Colin Campbell's Garden. This website is dedicated to those gardeners who would like to learn more about the all consuming hobby of gardening. I'll tell you things you should be doing in the respective seasons, bearing in mind that because I live and garden in a subtropical climate the tasks I outline will naturally have that warm climate influence. Those gardeners in cooler climates will still glean valuable information though.
Gardeners love to travel, and so do Bev and I. With that in mind I'll show you some of the great gardens and places around Australia and the world that weíve been fortunate enough to visit. I'll also tell you about any upcoming tours so head straight for the Gardener's Getaway section.
 
SPECIAL NOTE
If you're looking for the pickled orange recipe go to the Seasonal Activity page.


PROFILE

The following are my credentials
  • Gained Diploma in Horticulture at Canterbury University College, Lincoln. N.Z.
  • Gained Certificate of Journalism at Christchurch Technical Institute, N.Z.
  • Was instrumental in the formation and Founding President of Queensland State Council, Australian Institute of Horticulture.
  • In 1994 was made a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Horticulture.
  • Was instrumental in the formation of the Horticultural Media Association in Australia and am currently Queensland President for the second term.
  • Served for a number of years on the Board of Directors, Nursery and Garden Industry Association Qld
  • In 1991 and 2002 received Nursery and Garden Industry Association Certificate of Recognition for service to the Nursery Industry.
  • In December 1997 proposed the creation of a world class garden in the disused Roma Street Railway Yards. This resulted in the establishment of the Roma Street Parklands.
  • In 2004 received the prestigious Minister for Primary Industries Award for Continued Outstanding Service to an Industry Sector.
  • In October 2006 received a Meritorious Achievement Award for outstanding service and support to the Queensland Nursery Industry over many years. This is the first time this award has been made and is the highest honour that can be bestowed on a non member of the Queensland Nursery and Garden Industry.
  • In November 2006 was inducted into the Hall of Fame by Landscape Queensland Inc, formerly Queensland Association of Landscape Industries.
  • On Australia Day 2007 I was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for service to horticulture, particularly as a contributor to a range of gardening related television and radio programmes and publications.
  • Conduct the Radio 4BC "Talk Gardening" programme which I have done for more than twenty five years.
  • Presented radio segments on Radio 4KQ Brisbane and Radio 4SS Nambour for two years.
  • Presented gardening segments on TV Channel O (now 10) for four years.
  • Presented gardening segments on TV Channel 9 for one year.
  • The original and still a Queensland presenter on ABC TV Gardening Australia since its inception.
  • Write monthly for Gardening Australia Magazine.
  • Have written the Brisbane Courier Mail gardening column since January 1991.
  • An hibiscus, daylily,cordyline and clivia has been named Colin Campbell in my honour.
  • Have conducted training workshops both in Australia and in New Zealand.
  • Am Patron of the Hibiscus Society of Queensland, the Queensland Herb Society, the Brisbane Daylily Society, the International Tropical Foliage and Garden Society, the Buderim Garden Club,The International Cordyline Society and an Honorary Member of the Maleny Garden Club and the Royal Horticultural Society (Qld).
  • Have been a nominee for Queenslander of the Year, Australian of the Year and one of Queensland's Greats.
  • I am employed by our own company, Colin Campbell Horticulture Pty.Ltd.
  • Present recorded gardening segments every weekday on Radio 4BH Brisbane.


PRODUCT DISCLAIMER

It is not the intention of this website to promote products for financial gain, however should a product be featured it will be because I believe that it will do a particular job as well, or better, than any other on the market. This information will be provided purely to assist the gardener and must never be used as an endorsement.


GARDENING ADVICE

Unfortunately due to constraints of time I am unable to answer individual gardeners queries sent to the website. If you have a gardening problem you should phone "Talking Gardening" on Radio 4BC, 1116 on the AM dial. I am on every Saturday and Sunday morning from 7.00 to 10.00. Gardeners outside the broadcast area can listen on the internet at www.4bc.com.au and can email queries to gardening@4bc.com.au. In my regular column in Saturday's edition of the Courier Mail newspaper I write about topical gardening issues so you may find the answers to your queries there.  Another alternative is to check out my personal appearances on the Events page and talk to me at one of those.